Holder for iced beverages.



M. J. GRAHAM. HOLDER FUR ICED BEVERAGES. APISLIOATION FILED DBO. 5, 1910.

1,009,406. I Patented Nov. 21, 1911.

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

MICHAEL J. GRAHAM, OF CLEVELAND, OHIO, ASSIGNOR TO JAMES H. THOMPSON, OE

. CLEVELAND, OHIO,

HOLDER FOR ICED BEVERAGES.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Nov. 21, 1911.

Application filed December 5, 1910. Serial No. 595,604.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, MICHAEL J. GRAHAM, a citizen of the United States, resident of Cleveland, county of Cuyahoga, and State of Ohio, have invented a new and useful Improvement in Holders for Iced Beverages, of which the following is a specification, the principle of the invention being herein explained and the best mode in which I have contemplated applying that principle, so as to distinguish it from other inventions.

My invention relates to holders for iced beverages, its object being to provide such a holder by means of which an iced beverage may be caused to remain at the required temperature, and at the same time not be subject to further and continued dilution.

The said invention consists of means hereinafter fully described and particularly set forth in the claims.

The annexed drawing and the following description set forth in detailcertain means embodying my invention, the disclosed means, however, constituting but one of various mechanical forms in which the principle of my invention may be used.

In said annexed drawing, the figure represents a vertical axial section of the holderembodying my invention.

The holder illustrated comprises two parts, an outer cup-shaped receptacle A open at the top, and having a plain rim a; together with an inner receptacle B of markedly less depth than the outer, and having its upper edge or rim formed with an outwardly, downwardly and inwardly curved flange b, the inner side of which rests freely upon and is supported by the rim a of the outer receptacle A. The diameter of the inner receptacle is considerably less than that of the outer at the bottom, and of slightly smaller diameter at the top as shown, the flange 6 being made of su cient diameter to extend some distance beyond the rim a of the outer receptacle, so that its minimum interior diameter will be slightly greater than the outer diameter of the rim a, whereby the flange may freely slip over such rim. The inner receptacle forms, in conjunction with the outer, an interior chamber C, consisting of the lower part0 and the annular part c, for receiving the iced beverage whose temperature it is desired to maintain.

In use, the iced beverage 1s first prepared and given its proper temperature by admixture of ice or by any other means, and then poured into the outer receptacle, the inner receptacle having been first removed therefrom, as will be understood. The latter is then filled with ice and placed within the outer receptacle, with the flange resting upon its rim, as previously described. The inner receptacle projects into the beverage and causes the latter to rise in the annular part c of the chamber C, the capacity of part 0 of chamber C being made such as to eflect such rising, and a considerable portion of the beverage therefore comes into contact with the cold sides of the inner receptacle B, which are kept cool by the ice therein. In this manner the beverage is kept at substantially the same temperature'as the ice, and the equality of temperature between the beverage, and the contents of the inner receptacle is maintained throughout a considerable period of time. It will thus be seen that the beverage may be kept in a cool condition practically as long as it is usually required, and that furthermore such beverage being completely inclosed may be carried about without danger of spilling. The joint formed between the two receptacles is, with the aid of the curved flange b practically a closed one, and the liquid is kept from becoming contaminated or spoiled by the admixture of dust or dirt which might otherwise lodge therein during the period intervening between its preparation and its consumption. It will also be noted that the flange 5 serves as a grip for the convenient handling of said inner receptacle, and that by reason of the overhang of said flange the inner receptacle may be removed without any contact of the hands with the rim of the inner vessel. It will also readily be seen that inasmuch as the ice and the water formed by the melting thereof are kept entirely separate from the beverage, the latter is not diluted, and therefore does not deteriorate as a result of dilution.

' Having fully described my invention, what I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent is 1. In a drink serving cup, the combination with an outer cup like receptacle, of an inner receptacle provided with an outwardly and downwardly curved flange constructed to rest upon the upper edge of said outer receptacle to support said inner receptacle therein, the walls of the two receptacles being relatively spaced to form between them a chamber for holding liquids, said flange also serving as a grip for handling said inner receptacle.

said inner receptacle being formed with an outwardly and downwardly curved flange constructed to rest upon the upper edge of of said outer receptacle to support said inner receptacle loosely therein, said flange also serving as a grip for handling said inner receptacle and as a cover and protector for the upper edge of said outer receptacle.

Signed by me, this 25th day of November,

MICHAEL J. GRAHAM. Attested by CURT B. MUELLER, WINIFRED WALTZ.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents,

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